Genting Travel Overview:
Located at a lofty altitude of 2,000 metres above sea level and a handy distance of 50 km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, Genting is a cool respite from the capital city's sweltering equatorial heat, stuffy crowds and suffocating clouds of smog.
With its fairily perpetual mist, the invigoratingly fresh mountain air, the pleasantly mild climate with temperatures constantly staying around 16-23 celsius degree, the bountiful blessings of a 100-million-year-old forest, and the stunning vistas down into the valley, Genting stands out as the mellowest highland resort in all of Peninsular Malaysia.
Touting itself City of Entertainment, Genting is also the sanitized, value-priced family version of Las Vegas in Malaysia.
Home to Malaysia's one and only casino, the fastest and longest cable car in Southeast Asia, 2 theme parks, an 18-hole, par-71 golf course, a world-class entertainment center and concert hall, plus a string of international standard hotels and restaurants, Genting is ready to pamper every member of a family.
Nearby Cities: KL, Malacca
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What To Do in Genting
Ride the Genting Skyway:
Southeast Asia's longest (3.8km) and the world's fastest (6 meters/second) skyway system. Disembark at Gohtong Jaya township, RM4.00 one way, RM7.00 return.
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Ride the Genting Skyway:
Southeast Asia's longest (3.8km) and the world's fastest (6 meters/second) skyway system. Disembark at Gohtong Jaya township, RM4.00 one way, RM7.00 return.
Go gambling:
Casino de Genting, one of the largest and leading casinos in the world; StarWorld, a smaller-size replica of the Casino de Genting.
Visit theme parks:
Genting Theme Park (Space Shot, Corkscrew, Cyclone, Flying Coaster, Flying Dragon, Rolling Thunder Mine Train), whose Outdoor Theme Park from 8:00amto 8:00pm, Indoor Theme Park opens daily from 8:00am to midnight;
First World Plaza Theme Park, a shopping-mall-cum-indoor-amusement-park featuring six theme areas in different countries, namely Champs Elysee in France, London in England, Venice in Italy, Times Square and Universal Walk in the US, Swiss Alps in Switzerland and Genting Walk in Malaysia, opens daily from 8:00am to midnight.
Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort:
With an 18-hole, par-71 golf course, and eco-sports activities like abseiling, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding through the mountains, and jungle trek through the surrounding valleys.
Shows and entertainment:
Arena of Stars has big-name concerts and shows at weekends.
What To Wear in Genting
Genting is some 5 degrees cooler than the lowland, so warmer clothing, such as jeans jacket and pants, and light jumper, is advisable.
Specific dress codes are commonly observed in casinos and ot...
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Genting is some 5 degrees cooler than the lowland, so warmer clothing, such as jeans jacket and pants, and light jumper, is advisable.
Specific dress codes are commonly observed in casinos and other formal occasions. Generally speaking, long sleeve Batik Shirt or long sleeve collar shirt with tie are fine in casinos and restaurants, while those wearing singlet, shorts and slippers are bound to be refused entry.
There are ample chances you get splashed while enjoying water slides in theme parks, so bring along extra clothes for changing. It's winterly cold in Snow World, dress accordingly.
The last but not least, comfortable shoes are a must!
What To Eat in Genting
As a highlands resort and tourist destination, Genting offers a good range of dining facilities, but mostly of mediocre quality and exorbitant prices.
Local (Penang Food Village and Canteen Stati...
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As a highlands resort and tourist destination, Genting offers a good range of dining facilities, but mostly of mediocre quality and exorbitant prices.
Local (Penang Food Village and Canteen Station Highland in Theme Park Hotel, Coffee Terrace in Gening Hotel), regional (Thai&Chinese-Imperial Rama in Highlands Hotel, western (Continental -The Olive in Genting Hotel, Italian- Ristorante Torcello's in First World Hotel), as well as fast food (Mc Donalds, KFC, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Mary Brown, Starbuck's, Coffee Bean) are widely available.
Most restaurants in Genting would offer a reasonable variety of halal food l to cater for the Muslim visitors.
Where To Stay in Genting
1. First World Hotel
Three star. A monolithic 2-tower hotel with 6,118 rooms, currently the largest hotel in the world; Gaudy exterior with palette paint; Adjoins the First World Plaza comp...
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1. First World Hotel
Three star. A monolithic 2-tower hotel with 6,118 rooms, currently the largest hotel in the world; Gaudy exterior with palette paint; Adjoins the First World Plaza complex. Next to the coach depot; Do take advantage of the incredibly cheap weekday promotions and ask for rooms in the New Tower!
2. Theme Park hotel
Three star. 280 rooms. Oldie but goodie option in Genting; Affordable yet comfy rooms; The nearest to the outdoor theme park and the furthest from the casinos; Family Suite is the best value for money.
3. Resort Hotel
Four star. 838 rooms. Adjacent to the 5 star Genting Hotel; With its own section of the Casino, Genting's biggest eating and buffet restaurant, and three F&B outlets. No mini bar or complimentary drinking water.
4. Awana Highlands Hotel Genting Highlands
Four star. 493 rooms. A little out of the way from the casinos and theme parks; Quite idyllic and ideal for those coming to Genting for relaxation, the scenery and the environment; Shuttle bus and cable car services to Genting Theme Park available. Best known for additional world-class recreational services like the PGA-standard Awana Golf Course, swimming pool, horseback riding, jungle trekking, table tennis and so on.
5. Genting Hotel
Five star. 692 rooms. One of the earliest hotel to open in Genting; Entertainment and recreational facilities include casino, shopping outlets, heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, 10 restaurants (The Olive, Ming Ren Restaurant, Genting Palace, Coffee Terrace, Lao Di Fang, New Orleans Barbecue, The Bakery, Safari Disco, Sports Book, Cloud 9), and a large Be A Star Karaoke Box.
6. Highlands Hotel
Five star. 932 rooms. Available to Genting WorldCard Silver (and above) and invited high rollers only.
Maps for Genting Highlands(from www.genting.com.my):
Above is the map for you to walk around the resorts
Above is the map for driving around the genting resorts by car.
How To Go Genting
1. By bus:
Express bus services arrive at Gohtong Jaya Skyway station, or head directly to the resort when the skyway system is closed for maintenance or after the operational time.
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1. By bus:
Express bus services arrive at Gohtong Jaya Skyway station, or head directly to the resort when the skyway system is closed for maintenance or after the operational time.
Genting Express Bus to/from KL Sentral, Jalan Duta Coach Station, Hentian Duta, Puduraya and Gombak LRT Station (RM8.30-8.50 one way, about one hour's drive);
Transtar to/from Singapore (S$68/57 one-way).
2. By Car
From Kuala Lumpur: via Kurak Highway or Pahang Road (Route 68), about 45 minutes-1 hour;
From Singapore: Malaysia causeway (Toll RM2.60), enter North-South Expressway at Skudai toll, exit at Sungai Besi (Toll RM41.90), proceed from KL, go on till Karak Highway (Toll RM5.00).
3. Other means
Taxis, luxury coaches, limousine services, and helicopter charters.
What to be noted in Genting
Admission to casinos is limited to 21 years of age regardless of nationality or race, or non-Muslims Malaysians.
Genting Highlands is a developed busy resort in Malaysia and can get very crowed o...
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Admission to casinos is limited to 21 years of age regardless of nationality or race, or non-Muslims Malaysians.
Genting Highlands is a developed busy resort in Malaysia and can get very crowed on weekends and during peak season of November and December. Booking your services in advance is strongly recommended as vacancies can sell out fast. Rooms and service become very cheap indeed on weekdays in the off-season
Note that all hotels in Genting are unheated and can get chilly at night, especially when it's raining.
Maps in Genting
Maps for Genting Highlands(from www.genting.com.my):
Above is the map for you to walk around the resorts
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